History-Political Science of source materials, their interpretation, the application of critical thinking, and major controversies among historians; and the mechanics of research and the writing of term papers, graduate school papers, and theses. 482-3 Seminar: Early American History An in-depth exam of some aspects of early american history. The course will include directed readings and a major research project. 484-3 Seminar: Modern American History An in-depth examination of some aspect of American history from the post-Civil War era. The course will include directed readings and a major research project. POLITICAL SCIENCE (Pols) 104‑3 American National Government An examination of the origins, structures, and processes of the institutions of the U.S. government, with an emphasis on constitutional design. Fall and spring 209-3 The Presidency Examines the historical and contemporary roles played by the Executive Branch, with an emphasis on the centralization of authority within the Executive Office of the President, the relationship between the Executive and other branches of government, and the role of the President as a leader. Offered every other fall 210-3 Congress Examines the structure and function of Congress, including the role of parties, party leaders, and committees, the role of Congress as a legislative body, and Congress’s relationship with the other branches of the Federal Government. Offered every other fall 225‑3 Comparative European Governments A survey of the historical and political development of and contemporary politics, institutions, and societies in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Offered every other fall 133
233-3 World Politics An examination of the history and practice of international politics, looking at conceptual approaches, war and peace, institutions of global governance and cooperation, and the structure and functioning of the global political economy. Offered every other spring 301-2-4 Special Readings and Topics in U.S. Studies Individual and structured readings or topics in political science. With the department chair’s permission, this course can be repeated once if the topics differ sufficiently. 302-2-4 Special Readings and Topics in NonU.S. Studies Individual and structured readings or topics in political science. With the department chair’s permission, this course can be repeated once if the topics differ sufficiently. 311‑3 Federal Indian Policy An examination of the U.S. government’s policies toward the native peoples of North America. Topics covered include warfare, education and civilization programs, land cessions, Indian citizenship, the debate over tribal citizenship, the debate over tribal sovereignty, and the special concerns of non-reservation Indians. 314‑3 U.S. Constitutional Law This class offers an examination of the powers delegated in the U.S. Constitution as interpreted by the decisions of the Supreme Court. Topics covered vary by semester and may include criminal justice, commerce and tax powers, federalism, privacy, free speech, and others. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Offered every other spring 335-3 The European Union An inquiry into the background, structure, and politics of the European Union, covering the history of European integration, the evolution of Europe integration from the 1940s through today, and the theory, practice, and politics of the contemporary EU. Offered every other fall